Sandy Hook National Seashore Park
The seven-mile stretch of spectacular ocean and bay beaches are excellent for surf casting, swimming, and relaxing on the sand. Nature lovers will revel in the 300 - plus species of migratory birds, as well as the pristine holly forest.
Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park
Park features: 38 acres including an activity center, a boating launch, fishing, skateplex, a playground, swimming, sand volleyball, pavilion with snack bar, and restrooms. Admission and parking fees are charged from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Admission is free during the rest of the year. The park is open every day from 8 am to dusk.
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Fishing
Freedom Boat Club is located in one of the best spots in New Jersey for fishing. The Sandy Hook Bay, Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers and the Atlantic coastline offer endless fishing opportunities. Check out the variety of fish as the season progresses:
* March - April: Blackfish
* April - May: Winter Flounder
* June - September: Fluke, Bluefish, Striped Bass, Weakfish
Fluke are some of the best eating fish in NJ waters. They can weigh up to 10 lbs but 2 lbs is about the norm. They can be caught along the beaches, bays and tidal rivers and are usually fished fairly close to the shore. Fishing is best during the daylight hours.
Bluefish are almost everywhere in the state, along the beaches, open ocean, bays and rivers. They can run as small as 1-2 lb (Cocktails) or close to 20 lb. They are the most prolific fish in the area and for that reason are the most popular species to fish for. If you want to catch lots of fish, Blues provide the best opportunity. It is not uncommon for you to catch 20 fish per person.
Striped Bass are perhaps the most sought after fish in the state due to their size, close proximity to shore and their long strong drag wrenching strikes. They can be caught along the beaches, bays and rivers and rarely stray more then a few miles from shore.
Weakfish or Seatrout are one of the best tasting and most colorful fish in our waters. They typically like to congregate in bays and rivers rather then the open ocean. They can usually be found along or in deep channels and are often stacked up in great numbers in concentrated areas. Since they are usually in tight schools you will need to locate them. Once you have located a school it's not uncommon to catch 20 per person. They will typically average a few pounds and get as large as 8-10 lbs.
The area also offers several other fishing adventures, chat with your Freedom Boat Club Dock Master for the HOT fishing tip of the day.
